The Bucs signed rookie running back Michael Hill from the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad Wednesday and officially placed running back Mike James (ankle) on injured reserve.

James suffered a fractured ankle against the Miami Dolphins in Monday’s 22-19 victory, leaving Tampa Bay with just two healthy running backs.

Hill is 5-foot-10 and 210 pounds and entered the league as a college free agent with San Diego after not being drafted out of Division II Missouri Western State. He was on the Chargers’ practice squad before being picked up by Green Bay. He played in two games with Packers before being put on their practice squad Oct. 22.

While at MWS, Hill rushed for 4,969 yards and 35 touchdowns. As a senior, he rushed for 2,168 yards.

Injury List

Da’Quan Bowers, who was big in the defense’s final series against Miami, is getting tested for concussion-like symptoms, according to coach Greg Schiano. Schiano said Bowers’ status for Sunday is unknown.